Public Sans Light Regular

Font Name	Public Sans Light
Style	Regular
Category	Sans Serif
Designer	Dan Williams and the United States Web Design System (USWDS)
Copyright	N/A
License	Free For Commercial Use (SIL Open Font License)
Total Character	562
Recommended Line Height	1.22
Ascent	1990
Descent	440
Units Per em	2000
Total Vertical Range	2430
Max Advance Width	2582
Max Advance Height	N/A
Underline Position	-306
Similar Fonts	Libre Franklin, Inter, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, SF Pro

Public Sans Light Regular Font Details : Font Free Download

Public Sans is a strong, neutral, and open-source typeface designed specifically for the United States government's digital services. Developed by 18F and based on the open-source Libre Franklin, Public Sans was refined to be more legible for UI and body text. The Light Regular weight offers a clean, sophisticated aesthetic that reduces visual noise while maintaining the structural integrity needed for complex digital interfaces.

As part of the US Web Design System (USWDS), this font was engineered to work across various platforms and screen resolutions, ensuring a consistent user experience. Its development focused on accessibility and internationalization, making it a staple for modern web design. Because it is a fork of a classic American gothic style, it balances traditional authority with a contemporary, minimal feel that appeals to designers outside the public sector.